Best American Short Stories 2009. Read introduction by Alice Sebold. 10 minute freewrite in response. Share.
1. "Yurt" by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum The New Yorker
Class reads pgs. 15-19. Activity: Compare and contrast Ms. Duffy and Ms. Hempel.
2. Read pgs. 20-21. Examine the dialogue exchange:
What do we learn in terms of plot?
What is revealed about the characters?
3. Consider the nature of "affairs" and "flings" on pg 23 and how this may contribute to the generation
of theme.
Activity: Finish reading "Yurt". 1 page reflection due. Be sure to focus on:
--the character portraits of Ms. Duffy and Ms. Hemple
--the depiction of teachers' lives and life in general
--desire and regrets
--analyis of last scene as it relates to overall theme. Due: Friday: 11/16.
